In-Home Care Attendant - Blackfoot
In-Home Care Attendant - Blackfoot
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Job Title: InHome Care Attendant
Locations: Blackfoot
FLSA Status: Parttime Nonexempt
Job Summary:
The InHome Care Attendant assists individuals who have difficulty performing basic daytoday activities for example the elderly people with disabilities or people suffering from chronic or intellectual disabilities in a safe and compliant manner to provide a sense of independence in the consumers residence.
Core Responsibilities:
Follow the approved plan of care for each consumer
Assist consumers with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
Assist consumers with personal care and hygiene
Help consumers with physical therapy exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the consumers (when they are able)
Assist the consumers in shopping
Perform light housekeeping duties that consumers cannot complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents negligence or abuse
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Perform other duties as assigned by the InHome Care Coordinator
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
Ability to exercise initiative critical thinking and independent judgment.
Must be ethical detailoriented and very organized.
Excellent communication skills that are clear compassionate and patient.
Familiar with aging illness chronic and congenital conditions adversely affecting health.
Observes confidentiality and safeguards all consumerrelated information.
Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with consumers families coworkers and referral sources.
Experience working in diverse environments.
Key Credentials and Professional Qualities:
Upon being hired must complete caregiver training approved by Medicaid.
Acceptance of the mission philosophy and goals of the organization.
Ability to work with individuals to enlist the cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.
Physical Requirements:
Physically demanding job based on consumer needs.
Occasional bending at the waist.
Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds. (If unable exceptions can be made according to the consumers plan of care needs.
Disclaimer
Life A Center for Independent Living provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard of race color religion sex marital status national origin age sexual orientation military/veteran status political affiliation disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Life A Center for Independent Living complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilitates.
Life A Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit organization that offers employees growth and development team spirit a familyfriendly environment and access to a benefits package that includes: medical dental and vision insurance paid holidays and much more. Reviewed: 11/28/23
Employment Type
Part-Time
